Maple-Glazed Chicken with Butternut Squash

Maple-Glazed Chicken with Butternut Squash is a quick dinner recipe that has the flavors of fall and winter.

The first Friday of November, and there are only 2 more Fridays until Thanksgiving, and 6 more Fridays until Christmas. I’m going to admit that I’m not ready. Usually I’m thrilled for this time of the year. I’m ready for all the Holiday hooplah. But this year, the past few weeks have been hard. I’m trying to get into the Holiday spirit though. Honest. Last weekend I told Zack and Kelsie that every weekend in the month of November and December that I wanted us to watch a Christmas movie together. Zack’s question was if we had enough, I sort of laughed at him…Kelsie started naming and counting off what we have…basically we have plenty.

We are one of those houses that put up their Christmas stuff as soon as possible. Which as soon as possible will be next weekend! It always seems a little like Christmas morning when we start going through all of the decorations, because every year the day after Christmas we get up bright and early and head to Target and buy clearance goodies! 99% of the time I forget what I bought until the day we drag it all out to decorate with. I wonder what I bought last year?!

We’ve always gotten some really great hauls on that day. One year I even snagged a Christmas bedding set for our bedroom. I made a mistake though and washed it in water that was a tad too warm…the red bled all over the white parts in the scenes, which were everywhere, thanks to the snowmen and snow. I was bummed. We haven’t found anything like it again. When do y’all put up your Christmas decorations? Are y’all excited?

While you’re waiting to decorate for Christmas, I know that our day light is going to be shorter now, which means it will feel like we have less time in the evenings. Thankfully I have plenty of one pan meals for those nights that seem to be short on time. Of course fast meals don’t always have to be one pan recipes. This Maple-Glazed Chicken with Butternut Squash is ready in about 15 minutes. Yep, 15 minutes. You’ve got your starch and protein, and for the veggie portion, I usually just buy some of those steam in the bag veggies. If you don’t like butternut squash, you could totally sub it for sweet potato. It’s still gonna taste super yummy!

Maple-Glazed Chicken with Butternut Squash

Maple-Glazed Chicken with Butternut Squash is a quick dinner recipe that has the flavors of fall and winter.

AuthorJoanna

Ingredients

1poundbutternut squash, peeled, and sliced into 1/2 inch chunks

4boneless skinless chicken breasts

2teaspoonssteak seasoning

2tablespoonsbutter, room temperature

1teaspooncinnamon

1/4cupmaple syrup

1/2cupdiced green onion

Instructions

Place your sliced butternut squash into a large microwave safe bowl. Place 2 tablespoons of water in the bottom. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes, and check for fork tenderness. Add an additional minute. Check again. Do this until your butternut squash is for tender. Remove from the microwave and season with cinnamon (to taste), I used more than one teaspoon. Add the butter, and mash to a consistency that you like.

Meanwhile, season the chicken breasts on both sides with the steak seasoning. Heat a large pan over medium to high heat, and cook chicken on both sides 6 to 8 minutes each side, until they are cooked through and no longer pink. Remove from the skillet, and set aside.

In the skillet whisk in the maple syrup, being sure to scrape up any bits from the bottom. Cook for two minutes. Stir in the green onions. Remove from the pan. Divide the chicken and butternut squash among four plates and top with the maple glaze.

This meal looks simply amazing. I have to admit, although we grow squash in our garden, I don’t cook with it much. I would love to try this delicious-looking recipe. Our family enjoys eating anything with chicken.Lori Geurin recently posted…Easy Low Carb Keto One Pot Meal: Healthy And Delicious

I cannot believe how quickly Christmas is coming this way I really need to try and get myself ready! Your chicken with butternut sounds amazing as well a nice Friday meal.Sarah Bailey recently posted…Fashion Picks for November

It sure sounds like you are ready for your Christmas movie marathon. That’s too bad about your ruined holiday bedding. Fast and easy recipes are key for the short days and this chicken and butternut dish looks perfect for a wintery weeknight!

This looks good. I make chicken often so it would be nice to have a different recipe. Butternut squash is something I only usually eat at Thanksgiving. This recipe encourages me to pick up some for anytime eating.

Our decorations usually go up at Thanksgiving UNLESS we’re hosting the annual Thanksgiving dinner. Then they have to be up before and this year we’re hosting so it’ll be a busy couple of weeks for me.Tomi C recently posted…12 Oh So Tasty Sandwich Recipes

I feel the same way. Time is flying and i don’t feel ready lol We just booked flights to spend xmas in Europe, now i don’t even know If I should put the xmas decor on. The recipe is great and now I’m starving. Will make it this weekend! Thank you!!

I’m currently putting down the decorations for Halloween and starting with Christmas. I love decorating but I usually prefer DIY decor than buying stuff off but sometimes we just don’t have the time for that. I would love to give this recipe a try.AnnMarie John recently posted…I Became the Mom I Said I Would Never Be

Oh all that maple sounds so yum. I love the combination of butternut squash with maple syrup. I usually make roast butternut squash with maple so I know for sure this is a winner..! Love the idea of serving it with chicken. Going to try it soon.

Your Maple Glazed Chicken with Butternut Squash is a great alternative for my diet. I don’t eat pork, so I usually eat chicken, beef, and vegies. I just can’t believe how easy it is to make this dish. I am in awwwwe.

Oh my goodness, this looks so delish that I just pinned it to my chicken board. I have an event coming up that I think would be the perfect time to make and serve this dish.Terri Beavers recently posted…Tips for living with chronic pain

This is wonderful meal with with lot of flavors, sweet butternut squash perfectly goes well with glazed chicken My son loves chicken where as daughter love squash I think I can satisfy both of them with this recipe.

I love using maple syrup in my cooking. It adds such a nice rich flavor to any protein. I use it on fish but haven’t tried it on chicken yet, especially if I’m going to pair it with butternut squash.Cindy Ingalls recently posted…Radiant Again and Forever by Prudence Hall, M.D.

This recipe is amazing and looks delicious. I would definitely try cooking this in the upcoming party. I’m sure everyone would love it. Could you please help me list down some more butternut squash recipes like this. Thank you..!!

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